PAUL Hurst says news of Liam Hearn's deal at Mansfield Town was far from a shock.
As reported, the former Grimsby Town striker has agreed a one-year deal with the Stags as he looks to get his career back on track following Achilles and cruciate knee ligament injuries.
After being released from his Mariners contract early in March – at his own request – the forward has been continuing his rehabilitation at Field Mill.
That has culminated in a contract offer from Mansfield boss Paul Cox, and a chance for Hearn to play near his Nottingham home.
"It's an obvious one, with Paul (Cox) knowing him from lower down the pyramid and the fact it's the same area and location," commented Hurst on the deal.
"There was a bit of interest in him there previously as well without anything coming to fruition.
"Everything fits there for Liam, and probably for Paul and Mansfield as well.
"As I've said before, you don't wish those kind of injuries on anyone and hopefully he can make a full recovery.
"It will nice for him to finally play in the league, although Liam won't feel like he's made it until he's played a number of games there.
"Knowing what drives strikers, a few goals will make him feel like a Football League striker – he won't want to just go there, get his fitness and not feature.
"For Liam's sake, hopefully it works out for him."
